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Tardigrades, not unicorns

Elliot Begoun

Booking Overview

This interview-led business show focuses on building and scaling natural-products and CPG brands, typically featuring founders, executives, investors, and other industry experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch experienced brand operators, investors, buyers, and advisors with practical expertise in capital-efficient growth, fundraising, retail, or leadership; guests need relevant industry experience rather than broad celebrity recognition, and booking difficulty is moderate.

Metrics

Episodes: 151

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

support@tigbrands.com

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Host

Elliot Begoun - An entrepreneur and advisor focused on helping emerging natural-products brands build resilient, capital-efficient businesses.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Founders, executives, investors, and advisors with hands-on experience building, financing, or scaling natural-products and CPG businesses.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a consumer brand, Invested in or advised emerging CPG companies, Demonstrated expertise in retail, fundraising, or operational scaling

Recent Guest Discussions

Wayne Adams - Family-business Succession, Leadership, Operating Systems, And Retail Expansion.

Bert Cohen - Venture Investing, Founder Resilience, Capital-efficient Growth, And Brand Strategy.

Chuck Cotter - Fundraising, Investor Feedback, And Making A Brand More Attractive To Investors.

Chris Fenster - Capital-efficient CPG Growth, Fundraising, M&a, Brand Economics, And Financing.

Nick McCoy - Capital-efficient CPG Growth, Fundraising, M&a, Brand Economics, And Financing.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Natural Products, Consumer Packaged Goods, Venture Capital

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Tardigrades, not unicorns
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Wayne Adams: Transforming a Fifth-Generation Family Business

September 24, 2026

Wayne Adams: Transforming a Fifth-Generation Family BusinessTardigrades, Not Unicorns — conversations with founders and CEOs navigating the messy middleGuest: Wayne Adams, fifth-generation CEO and co-owner of Adams Group, the company behind the Mariannes brand. Wayne took over leadership from his father Mike in 2023 and has been leading a major business transformation across personnel, systems, and retail expansion. Find Marianne's products at Costco, Sprouts, Target, and other retailers ...

Trade-Offs, Resilience & the Inner Evolution of Founders with Bert Cohen

September 17, 2026

Guest: Bert Cohen, Managing Director, Clover VitalityHost: Eliot BegounBert Cohen has spent 25+ years in the natural products industry — first as a two-time founder (Enjoy Life Foods and True Sweets) and now as a venture capitalist at Clover Vitality, where he's invested in 18 companies. In this conversation, Bert and Eliot dig into what it really takes to build enduring companies in today's challenging funding environment.Key Topics:How Bert's operator experience shapes his lens ...

Encore Episode: Entrepreneurship Changes The World: Tips To Succeeding With Elliot Begoun

August 21, 2026

Entrepreneurship changes the world because of the millions of consumers it caters to daily. In this episode, ⁠Elliot Begoun⁠ encourages entrepreneurs to be resilient and efficient like tardigrades. Why? Because each entrepreneur has the power to ignite small changes in the masses that will end up changing the world for the better. That is why Elliot shares essential tips on how you can succeed in your business. If you want to know why certain business founders outperform others, this episode ...

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How do I get in touch with Tardigrades, not unicorns?

Tardigrades, not unicorns is hosted by Elliot Begoun. Its publicly listed email is support@tigbrands.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Tardigrades, not unicorns?

The publicly listed email for Tardigrades, not unicorns: support@tigbrands.com.

How many listeners does Tardigrades, not unicorns have?

Podseeker estimates Tardigrades, not unicorns reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Tardigrades, not unicorns?

Tardigrades, not unicorns typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, executives, investors, and advisors with hands-on experience building, financing, or scaling natural-products and CPG businesses. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a consumer brand; Invested in or advised emerging CPG companies; Demonstrated expertise in retail, fundraising, or operational scaling. Recent guests include Wayne Adams, Bert Cohen, and Chuck Cotter.

How hard is it to get booked on Tardigrades, not unicorns?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Tardigrades, not unicorns cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Natural Products, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Venture Capital. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

support@tigbrands.com

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